Yes, I’ll join you all too. Good idea. I had been doing so well and then …

My eating has gone to pieces in the last few weeks. And (or maybe because) I’ve developed some kind of foot, knee, hip injury. Not what I need at all. I’m going for a second opinion tomorrow.

Today started OK but I hadn’t got any suitable carbs for my dinner (sardines, salad and a bit of carb). Bought some organic wholewheat biscuits which have always been safe food. I usually have two. Um …I’ve eaten rather a lot of them. I think it’s frustration because I can’t exercise.

I WILL MAKE THE TIME to write all the food down in my book.

I only get to the computer every few days so I’ll call in when I can. I’ll think of you all in between times!

Love, Silverbirch.

PS My signature is how things are when they are going smoothly. I must remind myself that most of the time is like that.

My eating yesterday was spotless, I'm just so proud. I have eaten just exactly as planned, not even a sideways glance at anything unplanned for 4 days in a row.

I met with my PT and worked biceps and back last night. The only problem with my workout was that my sinus was a little bothersome and when I really pushed myself I would get such a raging headache. So I ended up having to back off a little to just finish up. That seems to happen frequently, not always the same side of my head. It was really odd, I would work my right arm and my right sinus would start pounding but then I would work my left arm and it would settle down so I figured I was probably just slightly congested in the one sinus and the intensity of my workout emphasized it. .So I’m not working until my muscles fail, I’m working until my headache makes me quit. I’m going to try taking some sinus medication about 30 minutes before my workout on Wednesday and see if that helps. BTW, I’ve struggled with this headache all weekend but I had gotten it pretty well under control by Monday that was until I started working out and my heart pumping just brought it back with a vengeance. I still worked out hard enough to feel some muscles so I’m not terribly disappointed.

TTFB

Well , I'm not happy with myself at the moment... Just a few hours after writting my last post I screw up royally !! I worked today because it was an openhouse for our incoming grade 6s, I work at an intermediate school... there were just too many chocolates floating around and I let myselft be influenced by others ... I should have put my foot down with them all but didn't ... Now for my next meals I must be very careful !! I guess I can be happy that I am picking myself up right away and not wallowing in self pity... Ok that's my plan and I'm sticking with it!! Thanks for listening guys!! TTFN...

I think I should join you all. Somehow, deciding I wanted to lower my maintenance range has instead landed me at the top of my comfort zone. I swear just thinking about going back into "diet" mode resulted in a couple of weeks of on and off binging. So I've given up on that idea for now and just want to get down to the lower part of my comfort zone, which feels much less stressful for now.

On the up side, it's now sufficiently warm, sunny, messy and smelly enough to be called spring in QC. I'm able to take daily walks with my 2 dds in a double stroller without constantly fighting snow and slush. Puddles and tons of mud/grit leftover from all the salting and sanding of the sidewalks and roads made for messy shoes and pant legs though.

Hey, great idea. And what a hilarious picture. I printed out a copy and have taped it to my computer screen. If that doesn't help me with accountability, nothing will.

Since I am still new to maintenance, I'm being very careful about my eating. I have only recently allowed myself to lighten up some and occasionally have a treat. I normally limit these splurges to the weekends when DH and I are socializing with friends. Through the week, I've so far managed tow the line. I'm still tracking all my food on Fitday, logging in each bite I eat, on Monday through Friday. Then Saturday and Sunday I take a rest from it. (God gave us one day, but I take two.) And even though I may splurge by having a decadent dessert or some chips, etc., I still watch those portions and don't overdo it. But lest I get overconfident, I'd like to join this accountability thread as well.

Yesterday was a good day. I had a packet of instant grits (a true Southern girl at heart), EggBeaters, coffee and no fat milk for breakfast, yogurt for snack, Jenny Craig Stuffed Shells for lunch, 1 serving of Trail Mix (1/2 the package) out of the vending machine (ran out of fruit at home necessitating a trip to the store on the way home) and a Lean Cuisine with steamed asparagus for dinner. Then evening snack was a piece of Jenny Craig Carrot Cake (mmmmmmm). Stayed within my exchanges and calories for the day as well as doing my 20 minute walk at lunch and 30 minutes of cardio after dinner.

Today, thus far, I've had the same breakfast as yesterday with the addition of a small banana, yogurt for snack, Jenny Craig Chili with a Salad and Low Fat dressing for lunch. I've already done my 20 minute lunch time walk. My planned snack for this afternoon is an apple and dinner will be another Lean Cuisine w/steamed broccoli and JC Double Chocolate cake for evening snack and will do strength training tonite.

Gina - here's a mantra for you if those pants should get too small: If the pants don't fit, you must commit. (I just crack myself up.)

I am joining you guys as well!

I have my high school reunion on June 4th so it's close to the end of this challenge so it works well. Actually if I showed up at my high school reunion now it is still a 70lb improvement and I am in decent shape, just a little softer than I should be (I always laugh when people talk about trying to be their HS weight, I definitely don't want to be there again ). My last two weeks were very off my normal schedule with too many incidents of "treating myself", food fests with friends and stress induced binging... I have been back on track so that's good. I am now as of Sunday a bride-to-be, just no wedding day planned yet!!

My food yesterday was good:

Bran, egg whites and an apple for brekkie
snack 1: grapes and whole wheat crackers
lunch:Chicken in a tortilla and a salad
snack 2:Veggies and an apple and cereal (small portion)
Supper: Pork chop (small one) and some greek salad (light feta, not much olives not much dressing).
Dessert: fruit and yogourt (non-fat, sugar free)

No formal exercise, just walking

Today:

Bran, eggwhites, yogourt, grapes
snack 1: apple and whole wheat crackers
lunch: Chicken in a small tortilla, salad
Snack 2: grapes, cereal, yogourt, veggies

All my portions are really small. I should be running for about 45 mins tonight and walked during my lunch hour.

Cheers!

Ali

SweaterGirl - congrats on being a bride to be. But set a date soon (not the date, just the setting of it). It's not official until you set a date.

Congrats Ali! I am so happy for you!!!

Today was much better. However, I couldn't workout because I started to for about 10 minutes and then I just felt so weak and couldn't do it. I didn't know why that happened but I followed my body's signals that something was not right. I think I may be coming down with something as all day lacked energy and nose is a bit runny.

I came in at 1375 calories and I am so happy with that. I just have to avoid the kitchen for the rest of the night

Thanks ladies, as for the date...Hmmm sometimes next year. I am think April or May 2006... But I definitely want to be in great shape for the dress fittings!

Cyndy: I hope you feel better!

Cheers!

Ali

Thanks... Food was good yesterday too so I was happy, though I dreamt about going off program and eating way too much, thank god it was only a dream!

I did 45 mins of cardio last night. Should be the same tonight!

Cheers!

Ali

Eating clean, doing workouts, getting nowhere. I want instant results
Today is leg day

Mel

Hey Ali !! Congrats!!

Today it's gorgeous out... I'm going for a run later this morning... Lunch with my cousin, poached salmon and salad ... I don't work today so there will be NO chocolates...

TTFN

Did quite well last night: more chicken than risotto, and salad. But two slices of bara brith (tea bread) with butter. Well, it was home-made and everyone was so pleased with it. I could have just had one slice. I could have avoided the butter. But it tasted very good.

And that's why I'm having a slice, without butter, as carb for my dinner now. With sardines and salad. (I'm a lady who lifts - we eat strange things.)

Breakfast was good: muesli, cottage cheese, wheatgerm.

Off to see the podiatrist now. Fingers crossed she can sort out this injury. I just want to do some cardio!

I've got food packed for mid-afternoon.

Think clean food and eat clean food, everyone! We can do this. Can't we?

Yes, we can do this, Siverbirch! And - for me at least - it gets easier every clean day. about the strange meals ... DH found me reading the morning paper and eating chili one morning and thought it odd.

Hi and congratulations, Ali! How exciting!

Congratulations to everyone for taking the time to post and be accountable this week! Yesterday was another good day here. I've now lost 4 of the 5 pounds I gained last week, so you all were right and it was mostly water.

Cardio's done - had one early client at the gym - housecleaning cardio next and then back for two more clients at the end of the day. Geez, Mel, THEY want instant results too!! When you figure that one out, let me know because we'd be able to make millions!